Polruan Cornwall Map

About Polruan

Polruan clings to the eastern bank of the River Fowey, its cottages tumbling down the steep incline towards the water's edge. It lies 0.7 km south of Fowey (from Fowey: bearing 174°T, OS grid SX 126 509). The air here often carries the briny tang of the sea, mingling with the sweet scent of honeysuckle that climbs the ancient stone walls, a fragrance that seems to whisper tales of centuries past. From Polruan's vantage point, one can gaze across the shimmering expanse of water, catching glimpses of the distant Lizard Peninsula on a clear day, a panorama that has surely inspired countless souls who have called this place home. The narrow, winding lanes, paved with cobbles worn smooth by generations of footsteps, invite exploration, each turn revealing a new vista, a hidden garden, or a glimpse of the ceaseless maritime traffic that defines the estuary. The sheer, dramatic drop from the village to the river's edge lends Polruan a sense of defiant beauty, a place carved from granite and tempered by the elements.

About This Polruan Map Page

Explore Polruan, Cornwall, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 50.328898, -4.634151. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

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